How to Write Alternate Paths
After writing the ideal path for a branching scenario, write the mistakes and consequences. These create the alternate paths in the scenario.
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What to Write First in Branching Scenarios
When writing branching scenarios, it’s easiest to draft the ideal path from start to finish first, before writing mistakes and consequences.
ID and eLearning Links 9/29/20
In this post, I share links on writing better dialogue, sample projects for inspiration, and useful tools for different kinds of learning.
Planning a Branching Scenario
This is my process for planning before writing a branching scenario, including creating a summary, outline, and list of mistakes.
Immediate and Delayed Consequences in Branching Scenarios
In branching scenarios, use a combination of immediate and delayed consequences and feedback, depending on the learners and goals.
Converting to Scenario-Based Questions
Converting multiple choice questions to scenario-based questions can increase the difficulty, measure higher level thought, and provide relevant context.
Create Motivating Compliance Training
Instead of boring “click next” compliance training, engage learners and give them a reason to seek out and understand the policies.
ID and eLearning Links 7/14/20
In this post, I share links on estimating development time in higher ed, branching scenarios, and new tools for whiteboarding and image generation.
Make Learners Care about Compliance Training
What if you could create compliance training that learners actually cared about? Use a worst case scenario to show the “why” behind the rules.
Short Sims by Clark Aldrich: Book Review
In his book Short Sims: A Game Changer, Clark Aldrich provides a system for creating engaging, interactive learning experiences quickly.